Master of Science in Data Science

The University of Wisconsin-欧克莱尔's master of 科学 in data 科学 is a fully online degree program intended for students with a bachelor’s degree in math, 统计数据, 分析, 计算机科学 or 市场营销; or three to five years of professional experience as a business intelligence analyst, 数据分析师, 金融分析师, information technology analyst, database administrator, computer programmer, statistician or other related position. 

The rigorous program is the first online master's degree in data 科学 offered in the UW System and is helping fill a critical need for data scientists. 使用分析, 统计数据, 编程, business and storytelling, data scientists have the unique and important job of transforming big data into actionable insights. The field is already growing at an incredible pace, and as today's world continues to generate more and more data, employers across the country are in consistent need of professionals who know how to understand and interpret data. 

Designed with input from industry leaders, the data 科学 program offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary curriculum grounded in 计算机科学, math and 统计数据, management and 沟通. Coursework throughout the degree will show you how to clean, 组织, analyze and interpret data using current industry tools and analytical methods. Since data scientists must also understand privacy and security policies, part of the curriculum throughout the program focuses on how to appropriately handle data found in financial records, 医疗记录, 消费模式, internet searches and other real-world situations — knowledge that is needed in countless industries and organizations.

研究生s of the data 科学 graduate program leave with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to mine data sets, find patterns and communicate ways to make use of the findings. The intensive program prepares you for expertise in a number of specialized areas — including 数据挖掘 and 仓库, predictive 分析, statistical modeling, database infrastructures and data management, machine learning and 分析-based decision making — making you a versatile and highly sought-after employee. 

认证 information

Wisconsin is a SARA state (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) and the University of Wisconsin-欧克莱尔 is a SARA-approved institution.

Data 科学 graduates enter a quickly growing field where demand is high for professionals who know how to transform complex data sets into actionable information and competitive advantages. And because data scientists are needed in virtually every sector, our Blugolds have no problem finding jobs upon graduation. Explore opportunities in manufacturing, 建设, 运输, 仓库, 沟通, 科学, 医疗保健, 计算机科学, information technology, 零售, 销售, 市场营销, 金融, 保险, 教育, 政府, 执法, security and so much more.

数据科学工作

• 数据科学家
• Data or research analyst/manager
• Data warehouse architect
• Enterprise strategy consultant
• Business intelligence manager/analyst
• Hadoop工程师
• Market intelligence analyst/manager

The master of 科学 in data 科学 is a 12-course, 36-credit online master's degree that prepares students for complex and fast-paced careers in data 科学 and 分析. 

Featuring a multidisciplinary curriculum that draws primarily from 计算机科学, mathematics and 统计数据, management and 沟通, the program teaches students how to derive insights from real-world data sets — both structured and unstructured. Using the latest data 科学 tools, analytical methods and sophisticated visualization techniques, graduates learn to communicate their data discoveries and recommendations clearly. A focus on building leadership and 沟通 skills rounds out the degree.

What classes do master of 科学 in data 科学 students take?

Your classes may cover topics like: 

• Data mining and machine learning 
• Ethics of data 科学 
• 数据仓库 
• Prescriptive 分析 
• 编程
• Statistical methods 

学习 more about the data 科学 master's degree in the 澳门葡京网赌送彩金 course catalog.

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访问我们的 graduate admissions page to see the application process, deadlines, and required materials.

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission.
• Recent prerequisite coursework in elementary 统计数据, introductory computer 编程 and introduction to databases. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of this coursework.

No aptitude tests (GMAT, GRE) are required. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in math, 统计数据, 分析, 计算机科学 or 市场营销, or have three-to-five years of professional experience as a business intelligence analyst, 系统分析师, 数据分析师, 金融分析师, information technology analyst, database administrator, market research analyst, computer programmer, statistician or similar position.

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715-836-3673